Wayne Rooney Record: Twitter Pays Rich Tribute to England's All-Time Highest Goalscorer

England captain Wayne Rooney became the all-time highest goalscorer for his country, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals, which stood for 45 years. 

The moment Rooney scored from the penalty spot against Swtizerland in the European Qualifier game on Tuesday, Twitter erupted as footballing fans and renowned players around the world congratulated the England striker.

This record will now be with the Manchester United forward for quite some time. Other English strikers are not even close to equalling the current tally.

The 30-year-old United forward did not even dream about achieving this feat. Rooney's fellow England mates welcomed him with a huge round of applause in the dressing room. He expressed his happiness and delivered a speech for his teammates in the dressing room after the match as well. 

VIDEO: @WayneRooney receives a special reception from his teammates after becoming England's top goalscorer https://t.co/PafmWVz1cU

— England (@england) September 8, 2015

Here's what the England captain had to say:

Here are some of the Tweets:

#Rooney 

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 8, 2015

That record is a great one to have. Congratulations @WayneRooney  — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) September 8, 2015

Genuinely thrilled for @WayneRooney . A terrific player with a record that will last for a long, long time. Or will it @hkane28 ?

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 8, 2015

Congratulations to Wayne Rooney. Tremendous achievement. @WayneRooney — bradley h friedel (@friedel_b) September 8, 2015

Sitting on top of that tree now Wazza.. The big 50 !! Never in doubt... Well done mate. It's the stuff of dreams. @WayneRooney

— Michael Carrick (@carras16) September 8, 2015

Massive congratulations to @WayneRooney what an achievement — Joleon Lescott (@JoleonLescott) September 8, 2015

2003: Wayne Rooney scores his first England goal against Macedonia. 2015: He becomes @england's top scorer #Rooney50 pic.twitter.com/IbcQKGEapY

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 8, 2015

Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson celebrating Rooney becoming England's top goalscorer https://t.co/DSwlFtH3Gr — FootyHumour (@FootyHumour) September 8, 2015

Rooney has a message for his haters. (via: @JOE_co_uk) pic.twitter.com/FiTFeld41W

— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) September 8, 2015

7 - Wayne Rooney has now scored in seven consecutive competitive games for England - a post-war record. Great. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 8, 2015

Wayne Rooney celebrating becoming England top goal scorer pic.twitter.com/KfIvHCubhB

— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) September 8, 2015

Honoured to be playing alongside @WayneRooney when he broke the record last night!! #England ⚪⚪ pic.twitter.com/tDAMEHMF7C — Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) September 9, 2015

All about this man last night! Such an honour to say I was playing when @WayneRooney broke the record! #legend pic.twitter.com/gP6cYOfDGX

— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) September 9, 2015

Sir Bobby returns to training ,vows to break @WayneRooney 's record pic.twitter.com/it26nbRSPH — Mallenahalli (@SemperFiUnited) September 9, 2015